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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 750.42 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 750.42 and 310.92 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 750.42 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/750.42 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 750.42 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 233,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,320.59/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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